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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1940
Page
6
The speaker urges voters to back Major Herman Crile in Congress, arguing floods threaten Roswell and lower valley towns and that Crile would push aid to protect Democratic Republican and independent interests. The message questions current congressional action and calls for Crile's election.
Roswell Daily Record publisher information appears with office contacts, editorial staff names, and advertising rates. The page notes ownership by RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY, night and society editors, city editor, and circulation details. It also lists Associated Press affiliation and newspaper associations.
Texas Democrat Congressman and Dies Committee chair accuses the government of negligence in halting German, Italian, and Russian subversive activity. He lists groups like the German American Bund and I W W and says their outlawing and deportation are required to protect the nation. He criticizes labor leadership and warns Europe’s fate could mirror the United States if these organizations persist.
Campaigners discuss national defense and planned military roads to move troops and artillery across the country. They warn current bridges can’t handle wartime traffic and federal flood protection is being pursued after the Pecos valley floods. Miles highlights New Mexico school safety and bus transport reaching 27,000 children in 1,000 buses while Crile targets the willkie campaign and Anderson touts federal spending via a new Clayton high school.
Congressman Dempsey received a federal appointment to the maritime commission for a six year term after his defeat by Senator Chavez. He likely prefers the post to Congress, though his aim remains a future Senate run.
The piece discusses two amendments: one for two thirty day legislative sessions with a thirty day gap, and an absentee voter law. It questions urgency, notes success elsewhere, and comments on voting implications. It also asks why a million and a quarter bond issue for state institutions was not submitted after a prior defeat and overdue under state law.
An old advertisement promotes Adlerika as a remedy for sour stomach and bloating. It cites multiple drug stores including Roswell and Pecos Valley Drug Co, Owl Drug Co, and Dexter by Wilcox Drug. The copy emphasizes immediate availability and urges readers to get it today.
In New York promoters map a heavyweight program to lure Joe Louis fans. Billy Conn could meet Lee Savold November 29 at Madison Square Garden as part of a December to January set of bouts shaping for Louis. Additional matches include Lou Nova Red Burman Buddy Baer and possible Washington venue fights to generate a strong Louis fee.
Stephen ville high school star Barney Welch has 108 points in 200 minutes across five games, including a 42 point effort. At 5 feet 10, 162 pounds, he runs 100 yards in 10.2 seconds and credits blockers for his success. The 18 year old expects to sign with Texas A&M, offering a counter to Texas publicity.
In Los Angeles October 22 Dr Howard Raper of Albuquerque told the Southern California State Dental Association that a toothache signals a long overdue dental visit. He warned the public pays well for bridgework but balks at fillings, stressing cavities are a disease, not just a mechanical defect. Home Grown Strawberries Anderson's Gardens 10-18tfc
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nomination of Representative John J. Dempsey of New Mexico to the federal maritime commission for a six year term starting September 26. Dempsey would resign from the House if confirmed but said he would not leave until his duties as representative are fully concluded.
Draft headquarters announced that Secretary Stimson will draw the first number in the national conscription lottery at noon October 29, with President Roosevelt present during the drawing. The event takes place at Washington.
Prag er Miller, a Republican aligned with the Pecos region, was appointed chairman of the Roosevelt State League Business Men's Division on Ben Luchini's recommendation. Miller calls Roosevelt "the greatest humanitarian of all time" and endorses the nomination.
Fifty nine Chaves county boys enrolled in the CCC in two days last week and many more await the next call between Oct 21 and 29. There is no limit to the number admitted and no restrictions based on family relief status. Any boy seeking the benefit can apply now.
Deep regret spread across the Fifth District over the AP report of Eugene Neal death and funeral. Neal, longtime highway department worker in this area, was accidentally killed near Redding California while on duty. He had thousands of friends and no enemies in Little Texas.
Bud Francis recalls Senator Henry F Ashurst planning to stump for McFarland after defeat at the Florence primary. In Melrose over 200 ears of broom corn are being shipped after a poor harvest about 60 percent of normal. Prices opened at 50.00 a ton with expectations for lower rates. An overpass at Clines Corner is complete with officials including Jack Hull and Lucius Dills approving the project.
Observers initially dismissed the volume on Highway 66 as trivial but now concede the impact. The change in outlook suggests a longer period of adjustment for the rest to understand the traffic patterns and safety implications.
In marking the 200th anniversary of movable type, the Las Vegas Optic reveals new insights into the age of certain type faces used in its offices, signaling a notable milestone in the history of printing.
The plan lets every voter in Carlsbad participate in approving the water works bond issue on September 29. Bonds will be paid from department income. The speaker notes that all residents are taxpayers in New Mexico and taxation has not fully begun.
The Hobbs report notes Mack Easley, president of the 20 30 club behind a clothing drive for England, was so persuasive that Mrs. Easley donated all the clothes his wife had, leaving only what he wore, with replacements valued at about a century.
Do W Jarvis asks if the columnist retracts remarks about No 1 which faced a one in a million odds and would have been submitted under law if Governor Miles hadn’t dropped it. The columnist answers firmly that the prior criticisms stand, with emphasis on the split session and absentee ballot amendments to be voted on November 5.
Alma Jo McCarter, longtime Cupid for County Clerk Greiner, wears Lucky Pecos Valley Diamonds in her blouse pocket when offered a better position at First National Bank. The tale blends luck with career moves and local pride.
J C Summers from Clovis asks why to fuss over a columnist owing 385 dollars, calling it a share of the national debt as taxes begin and debates rise. He downplays the amount and links it to broader tax discussion.
B. G. Collins of Lovington asserts he did not vote in the primaries yet defends his role against Jack Dempsey while claiming equal Americanism. The writer argues that apathy toward citizenship is akin to aiding France in its current trouble and labels nonvoters as fifth columnists.
H V Beckwith chief machinist’s mate United States Navy was in Roswell taking applications and giving physical examinations for Navy enlistment. He said the Navy is selecting the cream of the crop and many candidates from Roswell who went to Albuquerque were accepted.
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